The world’s first technology forum for linear power systems technology researchers and application developers

Based in the world-leading Sir Harry Ricardo Laboratories (SHRL) at the University of Brighton, the Centre for Automotive Engineering (CAE) has, over 20 years, built an international reputation for producing innovative, future-facing research. We investigate and optimise complex engine combustion processes and develop laser-based measurement techniques, fundamental modelling and computational simulation. Our focus is on applied research and development for the solution of industrial and commercial problems. Our pioneering work on efficient and novel low carbon internal combustion systems has a direct environmental impact through creating greater fuel efficiency and developing ways in which to reduce CO 2 and other harmful emissions.http://www.brighton.ac.uk/shrl/index.php

Libertine makes efficient, low cost linear power systems that will transform small scale power generation, heating, cooling and transport. Libertine licenses its intellectual property to industrial OEMs and other application developers who can develop products that make use of Libertine’s technology and bring these product to market. The first industrial applications for Libertine’s gas expander are in landfill gas and biogas heat-to-power systems in the UK, EU and North America. In addition, Libertine supplies linear power system developer kits to selected corporate and academic research partners for realisation of advanced combustion methods and application development. www.libertine.co.uk

Nidec Corporation is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electric motors and drive solutions. Founded in 1973, Nidec are an $8.5B* organization with a staff of 100,000 people and a product range extending from small precision motors to supersized motors of all kinds in a wide range of fields including: home appliances, automobiles, office equipment, industrial equipment, and environmental energy systems. Nidec SR Drives are a UK division of Nidec Corporation and are a leading engineering and technology provider in the field of advanced electrical machines and drive systems. The company has pioneered the development, application and commercialisation of Switched Reluctance technology and offers a variety of routes to market for machines & controls both from their UK manufacturing operation and from Nidec’s overseas facilities. www.srdrives.com